The Ritz-Carlton Maldives welcomes chef David Yárnoz for the 2025 Masters of Crafts season. This February, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, launches its highly awaited 2025 Masters of Crafts season with an unparalleled culinary event. Celebrity Navarrese Chef David Yárnoz, acclaimed for his gastronomic revolution at Molino de Urdániz, is taking his signature style to the Indian Ocean with a two-night-only residency at The Residence Maldives on February 14 and 15. It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience to relive the flavors from Northern Spain's most lauded restaurant within this idyllic setting of the Indian Ocean. Chef Yárnoz brings with him an illustrious career of four Michelin stars, two Repsol Suns, and one Green Star in sustainability for his work at the two Michelin-starred Molino de Urdániz. Between Irati Forest and Baztan Valley, Molino de Urdániz unifies tradition with innovative techniques in the kitchen to establish a 'Cuisine of Balance' that encompasses the natural rhythms and local flavors.
For his first residency in the Maldives, Chef Yárnoz will offer a stunning six-course tasting menu where Spanish gastronomy is combined with a Maldivian twist. The creations would include:
Ajo Blanco with mud crab, dried fruits, and ginger
Reef Fish with seaweed and meunière sauce
Guinea Fowl with seasonal mushrooms, foie gras, and aged balsamic
- A decadent dessert of Toasted Milk with black beer ice cream and truffle
The experience will extend beyond the plate, with Chef Yárnoz bringing along his reliable team, which will include head of dining and sommelier Jaione Echarri, and Chef Andrés Ruiz. Combining efforts with the Executive Chef of the resort, Pedro Samper, a fusion of philosophies about gastronomy will make this a unique culinary experience that promises to be unforgettable. Another privilege will be a private masterclass for 15 guests that will allow for deeper insight into inspiration and the stories behind each dish.
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives' resort manager, Dan Drebing, expresses his enthusiasm for the partnership: Chef Yárnoz and his staff are a wonderful addition to our Masters of Crafts program. This collaboration is genuinely exceptional due to his culinary prowess and our mutual dedication to sustainability. Offering this unique experience to our guests is a privilege.
Chef Yárnoz agrees with this: Making this a memorable experience for our guests at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives is something my staff and I are really thrilled about. "It's a fantastic chance to combine cultures and culinary traditions while celebrating the flavors of Navarre in the stunning Indian Ocean setting," the chef remarked.
Last but certainly not least, this will take place in the resort's Beach Shack restaurant, which will present guests with an opportunity to enjoy dining in the lap of luxury and innovation within unparalleled natural splendor set against a backdrop of white sands and turquoise oceans. It is indeed the celebration of the culinary quality as well as the cultural harmony in its own self from the shores of tranquil Maldives to the ancient center of Navarre.
